Howard vs. Rio Grande Valley
Both Howard College and Rio Grande Valley College are 2-4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Howard College and Rio Grande Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Rio Grande Valley's tuition ($29,400) is more expensive than Howard ($6,076).
- Howard's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Rio Grande Valley (30 to 1).
- Howard (4,264 students) is larger than Rio Grande Valley (660 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rio Grande Valley ($4,993) has higher amount of financial aid than Howard ($2,754).
- Rio Grande Valley's graduation rate (73%) is higher than Howard (27%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,626 In-State
$6,076 out-of-state
$6,076 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,754
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,264 (All undergraduate)
1,134 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
117 Faculties (full-time)
307 Staffs (full-time)
$44,167 Faculty Salary
$47,081 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$1,600 annual charge
-252 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,916 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$29,400
Financial Aid
$4,993
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Enrollment
660 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
19 Faculties (full-time)
49 Staffs (full-time)
$47,564 Faculty Salary
$33,565 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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